- Houston is a -18.5 point favorite vs TCU
- Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
- TCU / Houston TV channel: ESPN2
The TCU Horned Frogs visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-115).
The TCU vs. Houston Over/Under is 128.5 total points.
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TCU vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| TCU | +18.5 -105 | O 128.5 -115 | +1350 |
| Houston | -18.5 -115 | U 128.5 -105 | -5000 |
TCU vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
TCU vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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TCU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- TCU has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- TCU has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 37 games (+20.35 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+9.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+0.57 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 37 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
TCU has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.95 Units / -41.61% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.27% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 25.17% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.75 Units / -1.04% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -27.08% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.61% ROI
TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:
TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7
TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
TCU has an eFG% of 49% in the second half this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 55%
TCU has a TS% of 44% in the second half this season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston is shooting 41% from three (120/290) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Houston averaged 4.4 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:
TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%
TCU allowed opponents to shoot 17% (4/23) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%
TCU allowed opponents to shoot 18% from three (4/22) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%
TCU forced 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
Houston allowed 57.5 points per game (2,070 points/36 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Houston has allowed 56.7 points per game (2,780 points/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1
Houston has averaged 9.5 steals per game (466 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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